Glossary

Agent Metadata

Structured information that describes an AI agent's identity, capabilities, endpoints, configuration, and other attributes to support discovery and interoperability.

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Related terms

Agent Registry

A centralized repository that stores AI agent metadata and capabilities, enabling agents and applications to discover, identify, and interact with available agents.

Agent Catalog

A structured collection of registered AI agents and their metadata, enabling discovery, selection, and management based on capabilities and attributes.

Agent Directory

A searchable directory that lists available AI agents along with their capabilities, metadata, and endpoints to support discovery and selection.

Capability Descriptor

A structured description of an agent's capabilities, interfaces, requirements, and metadata used for discovery and interoperability.

Service Metadata

Descriptive information about a service's identity, capabilities, versions, and configuration attributes.

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